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DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website
We are seeking a Business Line Supply Planner to support our Beck Arnley location in Smyrna, TN. The Supply Planner is responsible for stabilizing force on the team, ensuring clean data, accurate planning parameters, and consistent reporting that enables sound decision-making and supports achieving aggressive business goals
The team is ready to act immediately on those candidates who are the best fit for the role. You'll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through processes quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication throughout.
Main Responsibilities
Support demand and supply planning activities across a 17,000 SKU portfolio & 145 Suppliers
Role will focus heavily on master data accuracy, reporting, supplier communication, and process ownership
Capabilities
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, complex environment
MUST BE highly detail-oriented, clear communicator, organized
Regularly Required Tasks
Manage purchase order lifecycle for assigned suppliers (ordering, expediting, communication)
Monitor supplier performance, shortages, and delivery schedules
Maintain adequate inventory levels to support service targets while minimizing excess
Support Demand Planning in catching and correcting forecast errors
Validate planning parameters (MOQ, lead times, pack sizes, safety stock)
Own, audit, and correct master data inconsistencies
Partner with IT, Purchasing, and Product Management to ensure data accuracy and alignment
Maintain weekly and monthly supply chain reporting (fill rate misses, cuts, shortages, trends)
Conduct root-cause analysis on supply disruptions or shortages for finished goods and packed parts
Work closely with pack center and DC operations
Escalate risks proactively and follow through on action items
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3-5 years of supply planning, materials planning, or inventory management experience
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas).
Experience with ERP/MRP planning systems (SAP and Kinaxis preferred)
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially cross-cultural
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Key Competencies
Detail Accuracy - this role must consistently produce error-free work
Follow-Through - strong ownership from start to finish
Communication Clarity - professional, timely, easy-to-understand communication
Structure & Organization - able to manage large data sets and recurring tasks
Problem-Solving - able to investigate issues and propose practical solutions
Dependability - someone the team can rely on every week, every cycle
Preferred
Experience maintaining master data in large SKU environments.
Experience with reporting tools (Power BI)
Understanding of demand planning, safety stock logic, and inventory optimization principles
Strong analytical mindset and process-oriented thinking
Proven success managing supplier relationships
Proficient in English
5% Travel - as needed
